Michael A. Oslin
757 Teakwood Drive
Boardman, Ohio 44512

Profile
Resourceful, professionally trained manager with over 15 years experience in mechanical construction trades. Recognized as effective and motivational team player with a consistent track record of delivering bottom line results. Respected manager who leads by example and committed to the highest level of excellence through achievement. Able to establish rapport and credibility with diverse groups ranging from union members to executive management. Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills developed while meeting challenges of constantly changing construction environment.

Areas of Expertise
Compliance to Plans/Specification
Customer Service Relations
Estimating/Job Costing
Critical Path Project Management
Time Management
Vendor/Material Management
Safety Compliance
Construction Scheduling
Employee Hiring and Training
Subcontractor Negotiation
Building Code Compliance
Building Automation Systems

Professional Experience
SimplexGrinnell LP, Cranberry Twp., PA
Project Manager (2006-2009)
Directed on-site project activities to ensure projects completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with plans and specifications. Performed inspection of construction activities to guarantee conformance with approved engineering design and plans. Provided guidance in accordance with company objectives and certified applicable development processes were adhered. Coordinated communication between field personnel and design department.
Responsibilities:
Established schedules, parameters and set procedures to accomplish project objectives.
Provided daily motivation ensuring employees realized their work was important and meaningful.
Enforced company policies, procedures and safety regulations decreasing accident occurrences.
Examined and reviewed contracts and estimates performing risk analysis and developing risk plans.
Completed projects on time while meeting strict timelines and budget requirements.
Directed project cash-flow management, progress billing, collections and resource management .
Prepared and coordinated scope statements, plans and milestone dates and billing schedule of valves.
Managed and facilitated change orders, recommended solutions and closed quotes.


Aerotech Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Youngstown, OH
Project Manager (1999 2005)
Responsible for planning, scheduling and completion of projects. Managed third party contractors including safety oversight, environmental specification compliance and construction specifications and requirements. Oversaw subcontractors, vendors and suppliers performing work on project. Coordinated as required to resolve issues arising during project. Directed proposed changes while maintaining project schedules and budgets.

Senior Estimator (1996 1999)
Estimated and created budgets for HVAC sheet metal mechanical plan/spec and design build projects. Prepared and supervised necessary sketches, layouts, and other specifications as required. Developed schedules for accomplishing proposal objectives. Reviewed engineering designs, drawings, blueprints and other related documentation to identify potential problems in advance, and proactively implement solutions. Liaison to construction for maintaining proposal cost effectiveness.

Project Engineer (1992 1996)
Developed and managed building automation control system engineering, specification preparation and cost proposals. Analyzed plans, specifications and codes to determine project requirements. Responsible for meeting project scope and schedule. Coordinated all phases of project activities required for effective system management. Implemented financial forecasting strategies to define and remedy project problems assuring profitability and energy efficiency.
Responsibilities:
Supported sales team by assisting with quote preparations and proposals.
Developed team goals encouraging installers to use their experience and intelligence
Generated work orders, reviewed plans, project progress and prioritized tasks.
Managed engineering, planning and development of Building Automation Division.
Qualified and supervised work of subcontractors, assigned staff and field installation personnel.
Directed preparation of material and vendor orders, documentation and approved payment.
Established project operation budget and maintained forecasted cost at project completion.
Ensured project requirements and quality standards were maintained to customer satisfaction.

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, Batavia, Illinois
Operations Manager (1981-1991)
Directed and controlled operations activities of field engineers and technicians in providing maintenance and repair of equipment and systems for experimental areas department. Responsible for cost effectiveness of experimental areas projects for profitable growth, execution and customer/employee satisfaction. Managed administrative staff activities for purchase requisitions, service agreements, vendor and contractor relationships, inventory control and training.
Responsibilities:
Coordinated support activities resolving operational and technical problems in timely manner.
Participated in establishing and developing departmental strategies.
Established interdepartmental relationships achieving experimental areas objectives.
Managed recruitment process for hiring and training of new employees.
Ensured compliance to Department of Energy safety procedures governing radiation/hazardous areas.

Education
Associates Degree: Electronic Engineering Technology

Professional Development
Business Management and Construction Law Seminars
SimplexGrinnell Project Management Applications Diploma
NFSA Project Management Development Seminar
NFPA Automatic Sprinkler Systems Seminars
OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction
Construction Bidding, Cost Control and Unit Price Estimating
Building Automation System Design, Programming, Installation and System Commissioning
Microsoft Office, Primavera SureTrak Project Manager

Military
United States Navy, Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3), Honorable Discharge